ECI Tamil Nadu election results highlights: Vijay wins both Perambur, Trichy East seats; TVK short of majority mark
ECI Tamil Nadu election results highlights: TVK has secured victory in 105 constituencies and is leading in two as of 11 pm. DMK, meanwhile, has won 58 seats and is leading in two seats, while its ally Congress has registered a win in five constituencies.
ECI Tamil Nadu election result highlights: Actor-turned-politician Vijay’s TVK has secured victory in 105 constituencies, taking a lead in the Tamil Nadu election results. The ruling DMK, meanwhile, has won 58 seats and is leading in two, while its ally Congress has registered a win in five constituencies. The AIADMK has won 46 seats and is leading in one as of 11 pm, according to the Election Commission figures....Read More
The ECI began counting the votes for the 234 constituencies of the Tamil Nadu Assembly on Monday (May 4), with results to follow throughout the day.
In the 2026 poll battle, the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK)-Congress alliance, led by chief minister MK Stalin, was looking to retain power, while the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK)-BJP camp was aiming to take control of the state. Adding a fresh twist to the contest was actor-turned-politician Vijay and his party TVK (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam), which achieved its aim of a remarkable debut.
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The magic number to form a government in the state is 118, out of 234 total seats.
The DMK-led alliance contested 164 constituencies, while its ally Congress fought on 28 seats. On the other side, the AIADMK contested on 167 seats, BJP on 27, Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) on 18, and TTV Dhinakaran’s AMMK was allotted 11 seats.
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What Exit Polls predicted for Tamil Nadu
Exit polls largely suggest an edge for the ruling DMK-led alliance in the TN poll, though projections vary.
- People Pulse predicted 125–145 seats for the DMK-led alliance and 65–80 seats for the AIADMK-BJP combine, while projecting 2–6 seats for TVK.
- Matrize projected 122–132 seats for DMK and allies, 80–100 for AIADMK alliance, and 0–6 for TVK.
- P-MARQ estimated 125–145 seats for DMK-led alliance, 60–70 for AIADMK-led bloc, and 1–6 seats for TVK.
- However, Axis My India projected a tighter race, giving 92–100 seats to the DMK+, 22–32 seats to AIADMK+, and a strong debut of 98–120 seats for Vijay’s TVK.
- It also suggested Vijay was slightly ahead of Stalin as the preferred chief minister candidate, with 37 per cent support compared to 35 per cent.
Three-tier security in place outside counting centres
The election commission deployed a three-tier security system at counting centres to ensure a smooth process for the counting of votes. In total, 10,545 personnel have been deployed for counting duty, supported by 4,624 micro-observers to maintain transparency and integrity throughout the process, ECI official had said.
A 100-metre perimeter around each counting centre forms the first security layer, restricting entry to authorised personnel only.
The second layer at entry gates will be managed by State Armed Police to control access and prevent unauthorised movement. Mobile phones will be allowed only in designated areas.
The third and innermost layer, covering counting halls and EVM strong rooms, was secured by Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF), with strict frisking rules in place.
The counting covers votes from all 75,064 polling stations and postal ballots received across the state. The election commission has set up 62 designated counting centres for the exercise.
What was the voting percentage in Tamil Nadu?
The Tamil Nadu Assembly elections were held in a single phase on April 23, recording a historic turnout of 84.69 per cent, the highest since Independence for the state. The previous best was 78.29 per cent in 2011.
The electorate included over 5.73 crore voters, comprising 2,93,04,905 women, 2,80,30,658 men, and 7,728 third-gender voters. There were also 14,59,039 first-time voters and 68,501 service voters, with 4,18,541 postal votes already recorded.
Region-wise, Karur topped turnout at 92.62 per cent, while Kanniyakumari recorded the lowest at 75.61 per cent. In Chennai, Perambur—where Vijay is contesting—recorded 89.73 per cent turnout, while Mylapore stood at 74.89 per cent. Kolathur, the seat of Stalin, saw 86.11 per cent polling.
What happened in 2021 assembly election?
In the last assembly elections, held in 2021, DMK won 133 seats and Congress got 18 seats.
The NDA alliance saw AIADMK contest 191 seats and win 66. The BJP contested 20 seats and won 4, while PMK contested 23 seats and won 5.
Since the death of its iconic leader Jayalalithaa in 2017, AIADMK has been struggling with a declining political phase.
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ECI Tamil Nadu election results: Key highlights
• TVK has secured victory in 105 constituencies and is leading in two as of 11 pm. DMK, meanwhile, has won 58 seats and is leading in two seats, while its ally Congress has registered a win in five constituencies.
• TVK chief Vijay has won Perambur by a margin of over 53,00 votes, having polled 1,20,365 votes against DMK's RD Shekar. He also won the Trichy East constituency by over 27,000 votes, polling 91,381 votes against DMK's S Inigo Irudayaraj.
• DMK chief MK Stalin was defeated by TVK's VS Babu in Kolathur. “The mandate was a result of our leadership and vision. I am just an ordinary party worker. The people’s support played a crucial role in the outcome,” Babu said after the results.
• Tamil Nadu deputy chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin secured a victory in the Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni constituency with a margin of 7,140 votes.
• PM Modi congratulated Vijay on his stellar debut in Tamil Nadu elections. "Congratulations to TVK on their impressive performance," PM said in a post on X.
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- 4 May 2026, 10:12:23 PM IST
ECI Tamil Nadu election results LIVE: TVK's Sabarinathan, son of Vijay's driver, wins from Virugambakkam
ECI Tamil Nadu election results LIVE: R Sabarinathan, the 30-year-old son of TVK chief Vijay's long-time driver and personal assistant Rajendran, has won in the Virugambakkam assembly constituency.
Sabarinathan won by 27,086 votes, according to the latest Election Commission figures.
- 4 May 2026, 10:02:24 PM IST
ECI Tamil Nadu election results LIVE: Vijay wins both Trichy East and Perambur seats
ECI Tamil Nadu election results LIVE: TVK chief Vijay has won Perambur by a margin of over 53,00 votes, having polled 1,20,365 votes against DMK's RD Shekar.
He also won the Trichy East constituency by over 27,000 votes, polling 91,381 votes against DMK's S Inigo Irudayara.
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- 4 May 2026, 08:38:42 PM IST
ECI Tamil Nadu election results LIVE: Vijay takes significant leads in both Trichy East and Perambur
ECI Tamil Nadu election results LIVE: TVK chief Vijay is leading in Perambur by over 53,000 votes against DMK's RD Shekar. He is also ahead in Trichy East by over 26,000 votes against DMK's S Inigo Irudayaraj.
- 4 May 2026, 08:20:35 PM IST
ECI Tamil Nadu election results LIVE: TVK bags 73 seats, DMK follows with 39
ECI Tamil Nadu election results LIVE: Vijay-led TV has bagged 73 seats, as per the ECI data available at 8:20pm. The Vijay-led party is leading on 33 seats, but is still way too short of majority mark to form a stable government in Tamil Nadu where the magic number is 118.
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- 4 May 2026, 08:18:42 PM IST
ECI Tamil Nadu election results LIVE: Just an ordinary worker, says TVK's VS Babu who defeated DMK's MK Stalin
ECI Tamil Nadu election results LIVE: I am just an ordinary party worker, said TVK's VS Babu who emerged as a giant slayer and defeated Tamil Nadu chief minister and DMK chief MK Stalin in Kolathur seat.
“The mandate was a result of our leadership and vision. I am just an ordinary party worker. The people’s support played a crucial role in the outcome. I will maintain integrity in public service and not engage in any form of corrupt practices. My focus would remain on transparent governance and addressing the needs of the people,” Babu was quoted as saying by news agency ANI. Babu, 75, is a veteran politician and a former MLA. He previously represented the Purasawalkam constituency after winning the 2006 election as a DMK candidate. He joined the TVK on February 7, 2026.
- 4 May 2026, 07:58:45 PM IST
ECI Tamil Nadu election results LIVE: Congress party will continue to protect, serve people of Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, says Rahul Gandhi
ECI Tamil Nadu election results LIVE: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday said the party will continue to protect the people of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, PTI reported. The grand old party failed to make any big wins in either of the two battlegrounds. However, it bounced back in Kerala where the Congress-led UDF is set to form the government.
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- 4 May 2026, 07:44:48 PM IST
ECI Tamil Nadu election results LIVE: How has Vijay fared so far?
ECI Tamil Nadu election results LIVE: Thalapathy Vijay is currently leading in the Perambur seat with a margin of 49,765 votes against DMK's RD Shekar. Two more rounds of counting are pending, following which the results will be declared on this seat. On the Tiruchirappalli (East) seat, he is leading against DMK's S Inigo Irudayara by a margin of 24056 votes after 19 rounds of counting. Three more rounds are pending after which the results on this seat will be declared.
- 4 May 2026, 07:35:56 PM IST
ECI Tamil Nadu election results LIVE: Jubilant Vijay fans shower his car with petals | WATCH
ECI Tamil Nadu election results LIVE: Actor-politician Vijay's fans showered his vehicle with flower petals on Monday evening as the TVK chief arrived at his parents house to meet them after impressive first election.
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- 4 May 2026, 07:32:58 PM IST
ECI Tamil Nadu election results LIVE: TVK tally now at 59, DMK follows with 24 seats
ECI Tamil Nadu election results LIVE: Vijay's TVK is winning more seats as the counting on 234 Assembly seats in Tamil Nadu progresses. Tha party has won 59 seats, as per the EC data available at 7:30 pm. the TVK is followed by the DMK which has won 24 seats so far. Its ally Congress is still at one and is leading on four seats.
- 4 May 2026, 07:24:08 PM IST
ECI Tamil Nadu election results LIVE: Udhayanidhi wins from family stronghold Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni
ECI Tamil Nadu election results LIVE: Tamil Nadu deputy chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin secured a victory in the Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni constituency on Monday with a margin of 7,140 votes.
In the initial few rounds, the DMK leader trailed behind TVK's Selvam D.
The victory reinforces the DMK's stronghold in the historic assembly seat, previously represented by his grandfather and former chief minister M Karunanidhi.
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- 4 May 2026, 07:21:43 PM IST
ECI Tamil Nadu election results LIVE: TVK wins more seats, tally now 53
ECI Tamil Nadu election results LIVE: Thalapathy Vijay's TVK has won 53 seats, as per the ECI data at 7:15 pm as results are being declared on more Tamil Nadu Assembly constituencies. It is leading on 57 seats. However, the party is still short of the majority mark required to stake the claim to form the government. Tamil Nadu Assembly has 234 seats, and a party or an alliance needs 118 seats to form a stable government.
- 4 May 2026, 07:12:38 PM IST
ECI Tamil Nadu election results LIVE: TVK leads in party-wise vote-share tally
ECI Tamil Nadu election results LIVE: Actor-politician Thalapathy Vijay's TVK is leading the charts on party-wise vote share at nearly 35%, as per the EC data. TVK is followed by DMK with 24.20% votes being polled in its favour.
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- 4 May 2026, 07:08:35 PM IST
ECI Tamil Nadu election results LIVE: Vijay arrives to meet parents
ECI Tamil Nadu election results LIVE: TVK chief Vijay has arrived at his parents' house in Chennai. Video shared by news agency showed Vijay's car making its way through a crowd as the actor-politician received a grand welcome with flowers amid his party's impressive debut performance in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections 2026.
- 4 May 2026, 07:01:46 PM IST
ECI Tamil Nadu election results LIVE: TVK wins 41 seats, ahead on 66
ECI Tamil Nadu election results LIVE: Vijay-led TV party has won 41 seats so far, as per the latest data released by the Election Commission. The party that made a historic debut and rendered a massive blow to MK Stalin's DMK is leading on 66 seats. Despite the grand beginning, the party is still short of majority mark of 118.
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- 4 May 2026, 06:55:47 PM IST
ECI Tamil Nadu election results LIVE: TVK seats tally reaches 39, wins nine more seats
ECI Tamil Nadu election results LIVE: TVK has won nine more seats taking the total tally to 39, according to Election Commission.
- Thiruvallur – Dr. T. Arunkumar
- Villivakkam – Aadhav Arjuna
- Egmore – Rajmohan
- Arakkonam – V. Gandhiraj
- Ranipet – Thahira
- Salem (South) – Vijay Tamilan Parthiban A
- Palladam – K. Ramkumar
- Madurai South – M. M. Gopison
- Thoothukudi – Srinath
- 4 May 2026, 06:48:24 PM IST
ECI Tamil Nadu election results LIVE: PM congratulates Vijay
ECI Tamil Nadu election results LIVE: PM Modi congratulated Vijay on his stellar debut in Tamil Nadu elections. "Congratulations to TVK on their impressive performance," PM said in a post on X.
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- 4 May 2026, 06:37:36 PM IST
ECI Tamil Nadu election results LIVE: Congress leader says South India has rejected BJP's ‘divisive ideology’
Maharashtra Congress chief Harshwardhan Sapkal on Monday claimed voters in south India rejected the Bharatiya Janata Party's "divisive and toxic ideology" as well as the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Reacting to the results of the assembly elections in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Keralam, Assam and Puducherry, Sapkal alleged that the BJP used "all means, fair and foul" to win elections but failed to make an impact in southern states. The BJP is poised to win in West Bengal and retain power in Assam. It has managed to win three seats in Keralam, while it is part of the ruling alliance in Puducherry.
- 4 May 2026, 06:25:27 PM IST
ECI Tamil Nadu election results LIVE: List of seats won by DMK
ECI Tamil Nadu election results LIVE: The DMK has won 12 seats so far, according to the Election Commission of India:
- Harbour – P. K. Sekarbabu
- Gudalur – Dhravidamani M
- Coonoor – M. Raju
- Pollachi – K. Nithyanandhan
- Valparai – Kutty (alias) Sudhakar A
- Udumalaipettai – Jayakumar M
- Tiruchirappalli (West) – K. N. Nehru
- Manachanallur – Kathiravan S
- Thiruvarur – Kalaivanan Poondi K
- Thiruvidaimarudur – Govi Chezhiaan
- Tiruchendur – Anitha R. Radhakrishnan
- Palayamkottai – M. Abdul Wahab
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ECI Tamil Nadu election results LIVE: List of seats won by Vijay's TVK
ECI Tamil Nadu election results LIVE: Here’s the list of 29 constituencies won by TVK so far, according to data on ECI's website:
- Poonamallee – Prakasam R
- Madhavaram – M. L. Vijayprabhu
- Kolathur – V. S. Babu
- Thiru-Vi-Ka-Nagar – M. R. Pallavi
- Royapuram – K. V. Vijay Damu
- Thousand Lights – Prabhakar J. C. D
- Anna Nagar – V. K. Ramkumar
- Thiyagarayanagar – Anand N
- Mylapore – Venkataramanan P
- Velachery – Kumar R
- Uthiramerur – Munirathinam J
- Rasipuram – Logesh Tamilselvan D
- Senthamangalam – P Chandrasekar
- Erode (East) – M. Vijay Balaji
- Modakkurichi – D. Shanmugan
- Gobichettipalayam – Sengottaiyan K. A
- Bhavanisagar – V. P. Tamilselvi
- Kavundampalayam – Kanimozhi Santhosh
- Musiri – M. Vignesh
- Thuraiyur – Ravishankar M
- Thanjavur – R. Vijaysaravanan
- Aranthangi – Mohamed Farvas J
- Madurai East – Karthikeyan S
- Madurai North – A. Kallanai
- Madurai Central – Madhar Badhurudeen
- Rajapalayam – Jegadeshwari K
- Srivaikuntam – Saravanan G
- Tirunelveli – Murughan R. S.
- Nanguneri – Reddiarpatti V. Narayanan
- Radhapuram – Dr. Sathish Christopher
- 4 May 2026, 06:08:13 PM IST
ECI Tamil Nadu election results LIVE: Stalin arrives at DMK headquarters after Kolathur defeat
ECI Tamil Nadu election results LIVE: Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin arrives at the DMK headquarter Anna Arivalayam in Chennai after losing the Kolathur constituency seat to TVK leader VS Babu.
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- 4 May 2026, 05:57:37 PM IST
ECI Tamil Nadu election results LIVE: TVK wins 7 more seats, tally reaches 22
ECI Tamil Nadu election results LIVE: Tamil superstar Vijay's party, TVK, gets seven more victories. According to the ECI's data, the party's winning tally has reached 22 constituencies. Here's the latest list:
- Poonamallee – Prakasam R
- Madhavaram – M. L. Vijayprabhu
- Royapuram – K. V. Vijay Damu
- Rasipuram – Logesh Tamilselvan D
- Bhavanisagar – V. P. Tamilselvi
- Aranthangi – Mohamed Farvas J
- Rajapalayam – Jegadeshwari K
- 4 May 2026, 05:50:55 PM IST
ECI Tamil Nadu election results LIVE: Did TVK make Congress a pre-poll offer?
ECI Tamil Nadu election results LIVE: As Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) began emerging as the leading party in Tamil Nadu, murmurs within the Congress grew louder, with some members saying they had anticipated the shift.
According to information confirmed by HT with at least three senior Congress leaders, the party had seriously explored the possibility of breaking away from its long-standing alliance with the ruling DMK and aligning with Vijay ahead of the Assembly elections. Read More
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- 4 May 2026, 05:49:09 PM IST
ECI Tamil Nadu election results LIVE: MK Stalin defeated by TVK's VS Babu
ECI Tamil Nadu election results LIVE: TVK's VS Babu defeats DMK's MK Stalin from Kolathur seat by nearly 9,000 votes, according to latest trends on the ECI website.
- 4 May 2026, 05:39:12 PM IST
ECI Tamil Nadu election results LIVE: AIADMK wins two seats
ECI Tamil Nadu election results LIVE: AIADMK has registered victories in two constituencies in the ongoing Tamil Nadu Assembly election results, winning Cheyyur and Ambasamudram seats, according to the latest trends on ECI's website.
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- 4 May 2026, 05:36:06 PM IST
ECI Tamil Nadu election results LIVE: List of 15 seats won by TVK
ECI Tamil Nadu election results LIVE: TVK has emerged victorious on these 15 seats as of 5:35pm, Election Commission's data showed
- Thiru-Vi-Ka-Nagar – M. R. Pallavi
- Anna Nagar – V. K. Ramkumar
- Thiyagarayanagar – Anand N
- Mylapore – Venkataramanan P
- Senthamangalam – P Chandrasekar
- Erode (East) – M. Vijay Balaji
- Gobichettipalayam – Sengottaiyan K.A
- Kavundampalayam – Kanimozhi Santhosh
- Musiri – M. Vignesh
- Thanjavur – R. Vijaysaravanan
- Madurai Central – Madhar Badhurudeen
- Srivaikuntam – Saravanan G
- Tirunelveli – Murughan R.S
- Nanguneri – Reddiarpatti V. Narayanan
- Radhapuram – Dr. Sathish Christopher
- 4 May 2026, 05:18:13 PM IST
Tamil Nadu election result: Real-time trends
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- 4 May 2026, 05:16:45 PM IST
ECI Tamil Nadu election results LIVE: TVK wins Senthamangalam seat
ECI Tamil Nadu election results LIVE: The TVK candidate for the Senthamangalam seat, P Chandrasekar, defeated C Chandrasekaran by over 2,500 votes. This takes the TVK’s win tally to 11 constituencies.
- 4 May 2026, 05:09:58 PM IST
ECI Tamil Nadu election results LIVE: DMK improves leads tally, second after TVK
ECI Tamil Nadu election results LIVE: The DMK has recovered its tally, now positioned second after TVK. The state chief minister, MK Stalin-led party is now leading in 59 seats and has won six seats so far, according to ECI's official data.
Tamil superstar Vijay's party is at the top spot currently, with leads in 110 seats, and AIADMK has been pushed to the third spot, with leads in 44 seats, ECI data shows.
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- 4 May 2026, 05:03:01 PM IST
ECI Tamil Nadu election results LIVE: Mylapore and Musiri seats go to Vijay's TVK
ECI Tamil Nadu election results LIVE: TVK's candidate Venkataramanan P emerged victorious on Mylapore seat while M Vignesh won Musiri constituency in TN poll battle, ECI declared. This takes the total tally of TVK to 10.
- 4 May 2026, 04:57:50 PM IST
ECI Tamil Nadu election results LIVE: List of seats won by DMK so far
ECI Tamil Nadu election results LIVE: The incumbent party DMK has emerged victorious on 6 seats so far, according to ECI's data:
- Gudalur – Dhravidamani M
- Coonoor – M Raju
- Valparai – Kutty (alias) Sudhakar A
- Udumalaipettai – Jayakumar M
- Tiruchirappalli (West) – K.N Nehru
- Palayamkottai – M Abdul Wahab
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- 4 May 2026, 04:49:13 PM IST
ECI Tamil Nadu election results LIVE: TVK registers victory in eight seats
ECI Tamil Nadu election results LIVE: According to the ECI, the actor-turned-politician Vijay's TVK has emerged victorious on 8 constituencies:
- Thiru-Vi-Ka-Nagar – MR Pallavi
- Anna Nagar – VK Ramkumar
- Gobichettipalayam – Sengottaiyan KA
- Thanjavur – R Vijaysaravanan
- Srivaikuntam – Saravanan G
- Tirunelveli – Murughan RS
- Nanguneri – Reddiarpatti V Narayanan
- Radhapuram – Dr Sathish Christopher
- 4 May 2026, 04:38:21 PM IST
ECI Tamil Nadu election results LIVE: DMK’s Jayakumar wins Udumalaipettai seat
ECI Tamil Nadu election results LIVE: DMK emerged victorious in Udumalaipettai constituency after defeating AIADMK’s Radhakrishnan by over 2,000 votes, ECI declared as the counting of votes continue in Tamil Nadu.
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- 4 May 2026, 04:35:08 PM IST
ECI Tamil Nadu election results LIVE: DMK gets Palayamkottai seat
ECI Tamil Nadu election results LIVE: DMK's candidate Abdul Wahad emerged victorious in Palayamkottai constituency, the Election Commission said. Wahad defeated TVK candidate Maria John by over 13,000 votes.
- 4 May 2026, 04:28:29 PM IST
ECI Tamil Nadu election results LIVE: TVK wins Thiru-Vi-Ka-Nagar constituency
ECI Tamil Nadu election results LIVE: The TVK’s MR Pallavi emerged victorious from Thiru-Vi-Ka-Nagar by a margin of over 22,000 votes, ECI declared.
The party has won Anna Nagar and Thanjavut seats so far, according to the poll body.
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- 4 May 2026, 04:15:34 PM IST
ECI Tamil Nadu election results LIVE: TVK vs DMK vs AIADMK leads tally as of 4:10 pm
(ECI) ECI Tamil Nadu election results LIVE: The TVK has emerged as the single-largest party, while the DMK is making a steady comeback with leads in 58 seats, and the AIADMK is ahead in 47 seats, as of 4:13 pm, according to the ECI website.
The DMK+ has also registered a win in four seats, and TVK has won 2 seats so far
- 4 May 2026, 04:03:36 PM IST
ECI Tamil Nadu election results LIVE: TVK wins Chennai’s Anna Nagar
ECI Tamil Nadu election results LIVE: TVK candidate VK Ramkumar has registered victory from key Annna Nagar constituency, the Election Commission declared.
TVK has also won Thanjavur seat, ECI declared.
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- 4 May 2026, 03:56:43 PM IST
ECI Tamil Nadu election results LIVE: AIADMK leading in Karur
ECI Tamil Nadu election results LIVE: According to ECI's website, the AIADMK candidate MR Vijayabhaskar is leading in Karur seat, that registered highest voting percentage in the state with 92.62 per cent voter turnout.
- 4 May 2026, 03:44:44 PM IST
ECI Tamil Nadu election results LIVE: DMK registers victory in three TN seats
The DMK has won three seats in Tamil Nadu as of 3:45pm – Gudalur, Coonoor, and Valparai, ECI declared.
The party's key alliance member, Congress, has also won the Melur seat.
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- 4 May 2026, 03:36:26 PM IST
ECI Tamil Nadu election results LIVE: TVK wins Thanjavur constituency
ECI Tamil Nadu election results LIVE: TVK candidate R Vijaysaravanan registered victory in Thanjavur constituency by over 16,000 votes, ECI declared. The DMK candidate finished second.
- 4 May 2026, 03:32:11 PM IST
ECI Tamil Nadu election results LIVE: How is ‘Thalapathi’ Vijay's TVK performing in TN elections
ECI Tamil Nadu election results LIVE: Actor-turned-politician Vijay’s party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), has emerged as a major force in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, with trends showing the party leading in over 150 constituencies.
The TVK has put up an impressive performance in northern Tamil Nadu, particularly in urban and suburban belts such as Chennai, Chengalpattu, Kancheepuram, and Thiruvallur. According to early trends released by the Election Commission of India, the party has managed to make significant inroads into regions traditionally dominated by the Dravidian majors.
Beyond the north, the party is also gaining ground in central parts of the state. Constituencies across Tiruchirappalli, Thanjavur, Karur, Perambalur, Ariyalur, Nagapattinam, Tiruvarur, Pudukkottai, and Mayiladuthurai have reported leads for TVK candidates, indicating a broad-based presence.
The party appears to be challenging the dominance of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and its allies even in their strongholds. Early trends suggest that TVK is leading across multiple segments of Madurai city—north, east, west, central, and south—areas long considered a bastion of the ruling alliance. (PTI)
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- 4 May 2026, 03:25:07 PM IST
ECI Tamil Nadu election results LIVE: TVK leading in over 150 seats, DMK+ wins two
ECI Tamil Nadu election results LIVE: The debutant party TVK is leading in 151 seats, the trends for 230 out of 234 seats seats show. DMK+ is ahead in 38 seats while AIADMK+ is leading in 40 seats.
According to ECI, the DMK alliance has registered first two wins in the TN poll battle.
- 4 May 2026, 03:19:50 PM IST
ECI Tamil Nadu election results LIVE: MK Stalin still trailing in Kolathur after 15 rounds of counting
ECI Tamil Nadu election results LIVE: Chief minister MK Stalin is still trailing past TVK candidate VS Babu by over 7,000 votes after the completion of 15 rounds of counting, according to ECI’s website as of 3:20pm.
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- 4 May 2026, 03:10:30 PM IST
ECI Tamil Nadu election results LIVE: Vijay's parents celebrate as TVK leads past majority mark
(ANI) ECI Tamil Nadu election results LIVE: Parents of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) President Vijay celebrate as his party leads during vote counting for the Tamil Nadu assembly elections, in Chennai on Monday.
- 4 May 2026, 03:06:17 PM IST
ECI Tamil Nadu election results LIVE: Congress wins Mellur, declares ECI
ECI Tamil Nadu election results LIVE: Congress candidate P Viswanathan wins Mellur seat, Election Commission of India announced after completion of all twenty one rounds. The party is leading in three more seats as of 3:05 pm.
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- 4 May 2026, 02:53:21 PM IST
ECI Tamil Nadu election results LIVE: First winner declared in Tamil Nadu; DMK candidate wins Gudalur seat
ECI Tamil Nadu election results LIVE: EC declares first winner in Tamil Nadu. DMK candidate wins from Gudalur seat.
- 4 May 2026, 02:38:07 PM IST
ECI Tamil Nadu election results LIVE: Women candidates locked in tight contests as TVK disrupts Tamil Nadu poll trends
ECI Tamil Nadu election results LIVE: High-profile women candidates, including AIADMK's Leema Rose Martin and BJP's Tamilisai Soundararajan, are locked in intense battles as early trends in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections point to a significant disruption by actor Vijay's TVK.
According to data from the Election Commission of India, several seasoned women leaders are finding themselves in three-cornered contests where margins remain razor-thin.
Leema Rose Martin, the state's wealthiest candidate contesting from Lalgudi, is currently in a tight contest. As of the eighth round of counting, she is trailing by approximately 5,500 votes against the DMK's T Parivallal.
Political analysts note that the TVK candidate has significantly eaten into the traditional AIADMK vote share in this segment. (PTI)
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- 4 May 2026, 02:33:06 PM IST
ECI Tamil Nadu election results LIVE: Vijay's TVK leads in 110 seats; family celebrates with 'Whistle Podu' dance
ECI Tamil Nadu election results LIVE: In a dramatic electoral development in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections 2026, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief and actor Vijay's family was seen celebrating at their residence as the party continued its strong lead across the state, with early projections placing it ahead in 110 of the total 234 seats.
The celebrations at Vijay's home were marked by joy and music, with family members dancing and singing the song 'Whistle Podu' from his film 'The Greatest of All Time.'
The track also holds significance as it is associated with the party's identity. Vijay's family members, including cousins, were present during the celebrations as the trends updates showed the party maintaining its lead.
According to the latest counting trends, TVK has emerged as the single-largest party in the state, with a broader political impact already visible across constituencies.
Projections indicated the party leading in 110 constituencies. That leaaves TVK 8 short of the halfway mark a number that is likely to be made up of smaller parties that were part of either the DMK or the AIADMK alliance.
The political landscape in Tamil Nadu witnessed a major shift as counting of votes began at 8 am on Monday, with results still awaiting official declaration by the Election Commission. (ANI)
- 4 May 2026, 02:22:43 PM IST
ECI Tamil Nadu election results LIVE: TVK chief Vijay's mother and father express happiness
(ANI) ECI Tamil Nadu election results LIVE: TVK chief Vijay’s mother Shoba Chandrasekhar was talking to ANI when she said, "I am so happy". His father, SA Chandrasekhar, too expressed joy, saying,, "She is not only his mother. She is the first fan of Vijay. She is so happy."
The reactions came as TVK has maintained a strong lead in the TN assembly election.
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